2003 Acura CL oil dipstick

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If you can open the hood without
sliding the hood latch handle, or the
hood latch handle moves stif f ly or
does not spring back as bef ore, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated (see page ).Check the engine oil level every time
you f ill the car with f uel. Wait a f ew
minutes af ter turning the engine of f
bef ore you check the oil.Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
Lif t the hood up most of the way.
The hydraulic supports will lif t it
uptherestof thewayandholdit
up.
To close the hood, lower it to about a
f oot (30 cm) above the f ender, then
press down f irmly with your hands.
After closing the hood, make sure it
is securely latched. 1.
3.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
Oil Check
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Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
Insert it all the way back in its tube.
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel. 4.
3.
2.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
A dding Oil
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Let the engine run f or several
minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
6. 7.
8.
9.
4.
5.
Engine Oil
Maint enance242
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your Acura dealer.Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.
Remove the check bolt and look for
transmission f luid coming out of the
bolt hole. If a small amount of f luid
drips out of the bolt hole, reinstall
the check bolt. If no f luid comes out, remove the
f iller bolt. Slowly add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the check bolt
hole. Let the f luid run out until it
stops, then reinstall the check bolt
and the f iller bolt.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
6.
6-speed Manual Transmission
Maint enance
T ransmission Fluid
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Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (Seeon page .)
Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
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2.
3. 4.
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Emergency
Towing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed308
L LO OW W O
OIILL P
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INND DI
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 340
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 128,133
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Dimensions .326
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 250
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Engine Oil .181
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 206
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Disposal of Used Oil .242
Doors ....................
Lockout Prevention . 83
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Monitor Light .63
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Power Door Locks .82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 328
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Drive Belts .265
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .191
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Economy .184
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In Bad Weather .215
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In Foreign Countries . 331
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .100 ..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 265
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Economy, Fuel .184
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Emergencies on the Road . 293
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Battery, Jump Starting . 303
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Brake System Indicator . 312
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Changing a Flat Tire . 295
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Charging System Indicator . 309
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Checking the Fuses . 315
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 308
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 310
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 313
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Overheated Engine . 306
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Emergency Brake .108
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Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .320
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls .332
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Emissions Testing, State . 335
Engine ............................................
Belts .265
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .60, 310 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,308
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 239
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Overheating .306
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Specif ications .327
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Speed Limiter . 195,203
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Starting .193
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Ethanol in Gasoline .330
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 332
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .333
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 286
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Fan, Interior .126, 131
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .121
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 179
Index
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